The Washington Commanders extended a landmark season on Saturday with a win over the Detroit Lions to advance to their first NFC championship appearance since they won the Super Bowl after the 1991 season.
East division rivals meet in Philadelphia on Sunday to decide the NFC in the third meeting between the teams since the Eagles posted a 26-18 win on Nov. 14 with a 20-point fourth quarter. The Commanders have two road playoff wins in the same postseason for the first time in history, including a 45-31 dismantling of the Lions at Detroit last week.
After winning five nail-biters in a row, the Washington Commanders advanced to the NFC championship game comfortably because their defense got five turnovers and their offense never gave the ball away.
The Washington Commanders earned a massive 45-31 upset win over the top-seeded Detroit Lions on Saturday night in the NFC divisional round to advance to their first NFC championship game since 1991, when they last won the Super Bowl.
Given the importance of these X-Factors, we’ve expanded the discussion to include one player from each team on both offense and defense. Here’s one offensive X-Factor for each of the four teams that will face off on Sunday for the honor of participating in Super Bowl LIX.
Two of the Eagles' most impactful players have big advantages during Sunday's NFC championship game vs. Washington. Will Jalen Carter and Saquon Barkley guide the Eagles to the Super Bowl?
The Washington Commanders have received a brutal update on the health of right guard Sam Cosmi. The Washington Commanders are on cloud nine after their 45-31 Divisional Round win over the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn confirmed the injury during a Sunday press conference, calling it "unfortunate."
The Commanders, who were 4-13 a year ago, a franchise of ill repute for a generation, are going to the NFC Championship Game next Sunday.
Commanders starting guard Sam Cosmi will miss the rest of the postseason with an ACL tear, coach Dan Quinn announced Sunday.
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn confirmed the "worst-case" news starting RG Sam Cosmi tore his ACL in the Divisional Playoffs.